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  • Thursdays, Nov 30, 2023 - Apr 25, 2024
    6:00pm
    120 minutes

    22 sessions remaining

    Come knit/crochet/chat at the Munster Library Thursdays 6-8pm All levels are welcome!

  • ESL Converstion

    Thursday Nov 30, 2023 at 6:30pm
    90 minutes

    Join our free English Conversation Group to practice speaking English and meet new friends.

    These informal discussions are a chance to discuss topics of interest to you in a fun and relaxing atmosphere.

  • Thursday Nov 30, 2023 at 6:30pm
    60 minutes

    Greely Book Club

    Come and discuss a book and meet your neighbours!

    First Book Club Meet and Greet: Thurs September 28

    Meetings are last Thursday of the month : October 26 & November 30

    Time: 6:30-7:30pm

    Drop-in

    October book club pick: The Dinner by Herman Koch

    See Branch staff for the book

  • Fridays, Dec 01, 2023 - Dec 21, 2023
    10:00am
    660 minutes

    21 sessions remaining

    Donate to help your community ​at the Ruth E. Dickinson library during opening hours. ​

    100 Malvern Drive​

    Friday December 1st at 10am to ​

    Thursday, December 21st at 1pm 

    Items most need are: ​peanut butter, jam, juice boxes, fruit cups, granola bars, crackers, boxed macaroni & cheese, and canned pasta.​

    Visit barrhavenfoodcupboard.ca ​to find more information about how you can help. ​

  • Fridays, Dec 01, 2023 - Jun 07, 2024
    1:30pm
    90 minutes

    6 sessions remaining

    Share the enjoyment of good books in a relaxed atmosphere at the Hazeldean Library.  Join us for discussion on the first Friday of every month.

    NOVEMBER 10, 2023

    “Atonement” by Ian McEwan (Fiction)

    DECEMBER 1, 2023

    “When: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing”by Daniel Pink (Non-Fiction)

    NO MEETING IN JANUARY

    FEBRUARY 2, 2024

    “Washington Black” by Esi Erdugan (Canadian-Fiction)

    MARCH 1, 2024

    “Five Little Indians” by Michelle Good (Canadian-Fiction)

    APRIL 5, 2024

    “Rules of Civility” by Amor Towles (Fiction)

    MAY 3, 2024

    “The Vanishing Half” by Britt Bennett (Fiction)

    June 7, 2024

    “Full Disclosure” by Beverley McLachlin (Canadian-Mystery)

  • Web banner for hobbies and crafts

    Fridays, Dec 01, 2023 - Mar 29, 2024
    1:30pm
    120 minutes

    16 sessions remaining

    Come play cards, roll the dice or play board games with us!

  • colourful balls of yarn

    Fridays, Dec 01, 2023 - Dec 15, 2023
    2:00pm
    90 minutes

    3 sessions remaining

    Bring your knitting or crochet project (or needlepoint, cross-stitch, etc) and share tips and tricks, ideas and conversations with fellow enthusiasts. For adults of all abilities. Drop-in.

    Apportez votre projet de tricot ou de crochet (ou broderie, point de croix, etc) afin d'échanger des conseils, des idées et converser avec d'autres passionnés. Pour les adultes de tous les niveaux. Aucune inscription requise.

  • Multiple speech bubbles in a gray background

    Fridays, Dec 01, 2023 - Dec 22, 2023
    3:00pm
    90 minutes

    4 sessions remaining

    Join our free English conversation group to practice speaking in English in a relaxed and friendly environment.

    All levels are welcome to this drop-in program.

    Rejoignez notre groupe de conversation en anglais gratuit pour pratiquer l'anglais dans une atmosphère détendue.

    Tous les niveaux sont les bienvenus à ce programme , inscription non requise.

  • four people with speech bubbles

    Saturdays, Dec 02, 2023 - Jun 29, 2024
    1:00pm
    90 minutes

    24 sessions remaining

    Practice your English conversation skills in a relaxed and friendly environment. All levels are welcome. / Pratiquez vos habilités de conversation en anglais dans une ambiance décontractée et amicale. Pour tous les niveaux.

    Language learning online resources / Ressources en ligne pour l'apprentisage des langues

  • The NaNoWriMo crest stands against a blue field. It is a shield containing a cup of coffee, two pens crossed in the shape of an x, a ream of paper, and a laptop. On top of it rests a horned helmet. Two quills in their respective inkwell are on the sides.

    Saturday Dec 02, 2023 at 2:30pm
    90 minutes

    After a month of furious novel-ing, you’re invited to join your fellow writers and the local Ottawa event coordinators to celebrate a month well spent at our “Thank Goodness It’s Over” Party! Come join in for games, prizes, socializing, and more!

    Every year in November, writers of all shapes, sizes, and genres come together to tackle National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo). With a goal of writing 50,000 words in 30 days, the event challenges both aspiring and experienced novelists to prioritize putting pen to page to see what they can accomplish.

    Find out more about NaNoWriMo here!